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Fire breaks out at Hyannis apartment building »

HYANNIS – A fire broke out at a Hyannis apartment building Sunday evening. Fire crews found smoke showing at the Atlantic Apartments at 171 Main Street when they arrived about 8:30 PM. The fire appeared to have started outside and spread to an exterior wall and was quickly extinguished. Occupants…

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JEEP ROLLS AFTER STRIKING POLE IN CENTERVILLE [HN PHOTOS] »

    CENTERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS –  Pine Street near the intersection with Bee Lane was shut down while first responders worked the scene of a single vehicle crash this evening. Police and firefighters responded at around 5:30 p.m., after receiving a report of a vehicle on its side and…

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Vehicle strikes utility pole and overturns in Centerville »

CENTERVILLE – A vehicle struck a utility pole and overturned in Centerville about 5:30 PM Sunday. The crash happened on Pine Street just west of Strawberry Hill Road. No serious injuries were reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Barnstable Police. The post Vehicle strikes…

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Coast Guard searching for vessel last seen in Pleasant Bay »

HARWICH – The Coast Guard is searching for a missing sailboat. The USCG Command Center says they are searching for a missing 48ft sailing vessel “ALCHEMIST” with 1 sailor onboard. The last known position was near Pleasant Bay. The vessel is described as having a green hull and green bimini.…

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PEDESTRIAN, DOG BOTH DEAD FOLLOWING MASHPEE CAR STRIKE »

MASHPEE, MASSACHUSETTS – According to a Mashpee Police Department media statement, on Friday – November 8, 2024 – at around 7:21 a.m., police and firefighters responded to Job’s Fishing Road for a report of a single car vs. pedestrian accident. Arriving officers found a pedestrian lying in…

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Sunday photo essay: Thank you for your service »

All photos by Jane Sheehy Emplit/CWN The post Sunday photo essay: Thank you for your service appeared first on CapeCod.com.

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Truro Police seek vehicle in hit & run crash »

TRURO – The Truro Police Department is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident that occurred in the area of Shore Road and Old Firehouse Road, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, between the hours of 1:45 AM and 3:15 AM. The suspect vehicle involved left the scene of the accident, and debris…

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Two evaluated after pickup rolls on roof on Route 6 before Sagamore Bridge »

BOURNE – Two people were evaluated after their pickup went into a wooded area and rolled on its roof. The crash happened sometime after 12:30 PM Saturday on Route 6 just before the Sagamore Bridge. No serious injuries were reported. Mass State Police are investigating the crash. The post Two evaluated…

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One person injured in crash at Route 6 ramp in Yarmouth »

YARMOUTH – About 8:30 AM Saturday morning two vehicles collided on Willow St at the Route 6 westbound off ramp. A BMW SUV and a Honda sedan collided. One driver was transported to Cape Cod Hospital with unknown injuries. Yarmouth Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Photos by John P.…

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***  WATCH ***  POLICE TAKEDOWN AFTER WOMAN CALLED YELLING FOR HELP »

HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS –  [HN VIDEO NOTES]  –  The streets were bustling early Friday evening when a woman called police yelling for help at an apartment on School Street.  A nearby Barnstable patrol officer was on scene within seconds and quickly put out a description of a young…

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